Manual

Using this Manual
Preface
P-2
Before attempting to apply the QDC module to a molding machine we
assume that you are:
an injection molding professional
an experienced programmer (especially with A-B PLC-5 processors)
familiar with hydraulics
We use these abbreviations:
Abbreviated Name: Item:
QDC module 1771QDC Plastic Molding Module
PLC Processor PLC5 Programmable Controller
T47 or T50 terminal 1784T47 or 1784T50 Industrial Terminal
ProSet 600 Software
ProSet 600 Injection Molding Operator Interface
Software (6500PS600)
PanelView Terminal PanelView Operator Interface Terminal (2711KC1)
ERC
Expert Response Compensation
The following table presents other terms we use in this manual:
Term: Definition:
Selected Valve In multivalve systems, depending on the configured profile, the QDC
module controls one valve and presets the setting of the remaining
valves to produce moldingmachine profiles. We call the valve being
controlled by the QDC module's algorithms the selected valve.
Multiple axis of control, such as the clamp and ejector cylinders, may
require additional control valves.
Unselected Valves In multivalve systems, depending on the configured profile, the QDC
module controls one valve and presets the remaining valves to
produce moldingmachine profiles. We call the valves that are
preset with an open loop percentage setpoint the unselected valves.
Profile A group of mold/part setpoints which define a given machine
operation to the QDC module.
Command Block Blocks downloaded from the PLC data table to the QDC module to
make configuration changes or to initiate machine actions.
Status Block Blocks used by the QDC module to relay information to the PLC
processor about the QDC module's current operating status.
Profile Block Command block containing mold/part setpoints.
Configuration Block Command block containing machine setpoints.
Direct Acting Valve An analog control valve that delivers increasing velocity or pressure
with increasing signal input.
Reverse Acting Valve An analog control valve that delivers increasing velocity or pressure
with decreasing signal input.
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